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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's first beta patch adds a new map and mode, as Infinity Ward responds to complaints about footstep noise and weapon lethality

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Genres · fps
Release · Oct 23, 2026
Developer · Infinity Ward
PCXbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPS5
202 articles 71 writers 0 reviews
Infinity
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Infinity
Active · 2000
Latest · Infinity
Top genres · adventure
183 articles 110 writers 1 games
Infinity Ward
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Active · 2003–2022
Latest · Call of Duty: Warzone
Top genres · fps, tactical, adventure
753 articles 208 writers 19 games
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Noise
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Active · 1999–2006
Latest · Custom Robo Arena
Top genres · rpg, fighting
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